Case Study- Joe is a 14 yo Hispanic male currently participating in competitive skateboarding. He...

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Case Study- Joe is a 14 yo Hispanic male currently participating in competitive skateboarding. He wears the regulation helmet while competing, but often chooses a half helmet while practicing because it's lighter. 3 days ago he hit his head when he fell from the top of the half pipe while practicing a new trick. He states that at the time he felt fine but now is nauseated and dizzy. He reports that he often falls when practicing so he didn't think this was such a big deal. He weighs 112 lbs and is 5 foot 4 inches tall. His mother brings him to your clinic for treatment.

1. What are the symptoms of an acute concussion?

2. Name 2 reasons why the often go unnoticed in a teen athlete.

3. What are the possible long term complications of repeated concussions.

4. Which teen athletes are are greatest risk for concussions?

5. Should female athletes be worried?

6. Should those playing non contact sports (like baseball) be worried?

7. Find a professional journal article describing the treatment of concussions in teens and describe the appropriate diagnostic criteria and treatment plan for Joe. Attach a copy of the article and give the citation in APA format.

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CONCUSSION AND THE ADOLESCENT ATHLETE                                                                             1 
 
Running head: CONCUSSION AND THE ADOLESCENT ATHLETE
Concussion and the Adolescent Athlete
CONCUSSION AND THE ADOLESCENT ATHLETE                                                                             2 
 
Symptoms of an Acute Concussion 
 The main symptoms of an acute concussion can be seen as nausea and dizzy, as well as 
often falling while practicing as a player. This is a serious symptom caused by head injury when 
meeting with an accident. Apart from this, the symptom can also be recognized as disruption of 
the normal function of the brain, and decreased level of consciousness. It can also be seen that 
the patient of an acute concussion would show alteration in mental state, such as confusion, 
slowed thinking, etc (Choe & Giza, 2015). Apart from this, loss of balance, changes in vision 
and sensory loss are also known as the symptoms of an acute concussion.       
Reasons that often Go Unnoticed in a Teen Athlete 
 TBI (Traumatic Brain Injury) is a serious issue that frequently occurs by motor vehicle 
accidents or falls. Mostly, athletes are specifically linked to this problem because they always 
face this type of accidents. However, in case of teen athlete, TBI or concussion often goes 
unnoticed in most of the situations (Choe & Giza, 2015). The first reason can be considered as 
poor understanding of the clinical signs and symptoms in case of head injury. The second reason 
that often goes unnoticed in a teen athlete is the lack of public awareness within civilian 
populations significantly.     
Possible Long Term Complications of Repeated Concussions 
 There would be long term complications of repeated concussions when brain injury 
occurs and victims fail to receive immediate medical attention. The possible long term 
complications of repeated concussions can be seen as deleterious consequences as a result that is 
very harmful towards leading death and disability (Choe & Giza, 2015).

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